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ENSS

Vardø Airport, Svartnes · Vardø

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
42 ft / 13 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 122.15 MHz (VARDO INFO)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
15/33 · 3,707 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Vardø Airport, Svartnes (ENSS), located in Vardø, Norway. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 42 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Vardø Airport, Svartnes
ICAO / IATA
ENSS / VAW
Municipality
Vardø
Country
Region
NO-56 — Finnmark
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Elevation
42 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 3,707 ft / 1,130 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 163.3° / 343.3°
RWY 15 (163.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (343.3°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS VARDO INFO
122.15 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

ENVD
Vadsø Airport
56 km / 30 nm
ENBS
Båtsfjord Airport
57 km / 31 nm
ENKR
Kirkenes Airport, Høybuktmoen
83 km / 45 nm
ENBV
Berlevåg Airport
94 km / 51 nm
ENMH
Mehamn Airport
140 km / 76 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026